Who won the 1968 Rose Bowl?

In 1968, the Hoosiers earned a trip to the 54th annual Rose Bowl game and squared off against the USC Trojans. The heavily favored Trojans were led by running back O.J. Simpson and a stout defense that held IU to just three points as USC prevailed 14-3.

Who won the 1967 Rose Bowl?

The game matched the #7 Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference and the unranked USC Trojans of the AAWU (Pac-8). Purdue won 14−13, after USC scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter and opted to go for a two-point conversion to win the game, rather than kicking an extra point to tie.

Who won 1969 Rose Bowl?

The 1969 Rose Bowl was the 55th edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, January 1. The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference defeated the defending national champions - #2 USC Trojans of the Pacific-8 Conference, 27–16.

What year did OJ Simpson play in the Rose Bowl?

One of the greatest running backs of all-time, Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson led the University of Southern California to a 19–2–1 record during his two-year college career, including appearances in the 1968 and 1969 Rose Bowl Games.

Who played in the Rose Bowl 100 years ago?

The Rose Bowl Stadium was dedicated on January 1, 1923, and ushered in the first official Rose Bowl Game pitting the USC Trojans against the Penn State University Nittany Lions.

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What is the longest run in Rose Bowl history?

The 91-yard touchdown run was the longest ever from scrimmage in a Rose Bowl, surpassing Michigan's Tyrone Wheatley's bowl-record 88-yard run in 1993. To open the second half, Thomas scored a 64-yard rushing touchdown with his only other carry of the game (so he averaged 77.5 yards per carry).

Did O.J. Simpson ever win a Super Bowl ring?

It is FALSE. O. J. Simpson played 11 seasons in the NFL, from 1969 to 1979 (for the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers), but he never played in a Super Bowl.

Who won the 1964 Rose Bowl?

Dick Butkus is arguably the greatest linebacker in football history. He played a dominant role in the University of Illinois' 17–7 victory over Washington in the 1964 Rose Bowl Game.

Who won the 1970 Rose Bowl?

The 1970 Rose Bowl was the 56th edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Thursday, January 1. The USC Trojans, champions of the Pacific-8 Conference, defeated the Michigan Wolverines, champions of the Big Ten Conference, 10–3.

Who won the 1965 Rose Bowl?

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Oregon State Beavers by a score of 34–7.

Who won the Rose Bowl in 1966?

The 1966 Rose Bowl was the 52nd edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, January 1. The fifth-ranked UCLA Bruins of the AAWU (Pac-8) upset the undefeated and top-ranked Michigan State Spartans of the Big Ten Conference, 14–12.

Who won the 1977 Rose Bowl?

The 1977 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1977. It was the 63rd Rose Bowl Game. The USC Trojans, champions of the Pacific-8 Conference, defeated the Michigan Wolverines, champions of the Big Ten Conference, 14–6.

Who won the 1972 Rose Bowl?

The Stanford Indians of the Pacific-8 Conference upset the undefeated and fourth-ranked Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference by a point, 13–12, repeating as Rose Bowl champions.

Who has most Super Bowl rings?

Which teams have the most Super Bowl wins? The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers are both tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six each. The Patriots also have the most Super Bowl appearances in history with 11, having lost the title game five times.

Who has never won a Super Bowl ring?

Who won the 1974 Rose Bowl?

The 1974 Rose Bowl was the 60th edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1. The Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference defeated the USC Trojans of the Pacific-8 Conference, 42–21.

Who won the 1975 Rose Bowl?

The fifth-ranked USC Trojans of the Pacific-8 Conference defeated #3 Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference, 18–17 in one of the most exciting games in the history of the Rose Bowl.

Who won the 1973 Rose Bowl?

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USC running back Sam Cunningham scored four touchdowns in the second half and was named the Player of the Game, as the favored Trojans won 42–17. They were unanimous national champions in both major polls, the first time in college football history.

Who was 2024 Rose Bowl MVP?

Michigan's J.J. McCarthy and Mason Graham named 2024 Rose Bowl Game MVPs.

Who holds the most Rose Bowl Game victories?

They've played in 33 and won 24. The team that has made the second-most appearances and the most of any Big Ten school is Michigan with 20. They've won the classic eight times. For teams that have played in 10 or more Rose Bowls, USC boasts the highest winning rate, which is 73%.